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inside 14 12 Summer 2016 Vol 1.2 TUD partnership graduates 50th student 8 AVDL part of $770,000 European program 9 Exoskeleton to help in youth diagnosis 12 COVER STORY Renewed Nuclear Engineering Program 14 Local researcher fights bots on TV 18 EcoCar3 team earns 2nd in competition 23 Bioinspired sonar goes to the museum 26 23 Connect with ME Join the ME community through social media. Follow us for updates. Facebook Twitter Dr. Azim Eskandarian Dept. Head, Mechanical Engineering Rosaire Bushey Editor, Communications & Outreach Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. Anyone having questions concerning discrimination or accessibility should contact the Office of Equity and Access.